Brain injury affects every part of a person’s life. It’s also closely tied to intersectional aspects of identity and society, including systemic barriers. Explore brain injury advocacy; intersectional factors that can impact (and be impacted by) brain injury; and access resources. Current advocacy efforts Brain Injury Canada participates in advocacy work in Canada and internationally. […]
Physical distancing means we’re all spending a lot more time at home. Many of us are missing those person-to-person connections. It’s easy to feel lonely. But there are plenty of ways you can stay connected with your family and friends while physical distancing. 1. Social media Social media is one of the most popular ways […]
This project focused on identifying barriers to voting and electoral employment for individuals living with brain injury. To identify barriers and potential solutions we conducted a wide range of data gathering through online surveys, focus groups, interviews, environmental scans, literature reviews, and design sessions. Project funding This project was funded by Accessibility Standards Canada for […]
Nutrition is an important part of brain injury recovery because both the brain and body need proper nutrients in order to heal. The food we eat supplies us with energy and nutrients that our brain and body use to complete physical, cognitive, and mental activities. When we eat well, our body obtains all the protein, […]
For centuries, people have found journaling beneficial and cathartic. But only recently have the emotional, mental, and physical health benefits of journaling been proven through research studies. This section will introduce journaling and how it may be helpful to those that have experienced brain injury. Section includes: What is journaling? Journaling and trauma: Research into […]
Our Scientific Advisory Committee is comprised of professionals in the research and medical practice sectors that work to support the brain injury community. One such individual is Dr. Amine Choukou. Dr. Choukou’s research focuses on delivering telerehabilitation services to people with chronic stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis who live in the community. Innovative technology […]
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